Mother Never Dies Page #2

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- Yes, this is roast beef.

So what we had before wasn't beef?

Of course.

But there is beef and beef.

Well then, what kind is this one?

What kind of beef?

You see people pulling cattle around, right?

Well, this isn't cheap beef like that.

It's fancier.

You're not eating much.

We haven't had meat in such a long time.

I thought I would really enjoy it, but...

Your stomach is still hurting?

Yes, I wonder what's wrong?

Mother, are you sick?

No... What would make me sick?

But there's this lump right around here.

What can it be?

Shouldn't you have a doctor look at it?

It's not a big deal.

After all, I'm the daughter of a samurai,

I have to act like one. I'll get better,

if I don't eat for a couple days.

Shgo, my grandmother,

that would be your great-grandmother,

she was really strong.

The night before your great-grandfather

went off to fight in the Satsuma rebellion,

to encourage him, she said

she'd cut her throat if he lost.

That's really something!

Isn't it though?

I'm her granddaughter, so I'm not going

to get bothered by a little ulcer.

Here, you have to eat for me.

You too, Father. You have to go out

and work hard, so eat up.

This bit is cooked.

Shine, shine.

Now it's really gleaming.

That does it, now I'm satisfied.

A barber's business hinges on his mirror.

You can't let it get the least bit dirty.

Isn't that right?

Doesn't it look good?

You're rubbing the mirror so hard

you don't need any extra-product!

There. See? It's shining, isn't it?

Just like the name says.

How about a bottle for you?

But we don't have any mirrors

worth polishing at home.

Those are cold words, mister.

A barber shop is different,

isn't it?

Your customers look at mirrors all the time,

you must have them clean.

I'll get a bottle for you.

I don't think I can keep up

with your sale pitch!

I would never oversell my products.

I don't need that much

- As you've got it out, give me two.

- Thank you.

Your shop will be a lot more popular!

Sit down. Let's talk.

- It's getting cold.

- It sure is.

I have the stove running all day, but still

it remains cold inside.

My back bothers me all night.

- Thank you.

- Thank you. Come again.

Be careful about your health.

This weather is dangerous.

Thanks. You know, I'm jealous of you.

You're always so composed.

Am I really?

I work all day and I get tired.

It's nice of you to say that, though.

You must be kidding!

Not at all.

On top of that my wife is sick.

What's wrong?

She's got something right around here,

like a rock,

she doesn't have much of an appetite.

It could be serious.

It might be cancer.

What does the doctor say?

She says that it's nothing to worry about.

Seriously? A cancer can give you

a lump like that?

You'd better take this seriously.

It might be too late to do anything.

Really?

I think she would do

something, if it was serious.

And then?

"Arrange".

Then what?

Then you have...

I'm home.

- Welcome back, Father.

- Welcome home.

- It's cold out there, isn't it?

- Yes.

You're home early today.

How are you feeling today?

It's still there.

The lump is still there?

Yes. A little bit.

But it's OK. I'm fine.

I feel better

Shgo, there's a doctor in the third block.

Tell him to come right away.

What for?

Why are you calling a doctor?

My body is in good health.

Don't worry.

Why don't you rest a little?

You have to take care of yourself.

Shgo is still young.

That is why...

I'm sorry to make you worry.

You must take care of her.

In what year are you?

He's in the fifth grade.

So what do you think?

I don't think there's much

to worry about.

But the stomach is a very important organ,

and you have to take care of it.

I'll prescribe some medicine.

You could take some as well.

I'm going to get some medicine.

Thank you

You take care of your mother.

You can study here.

I'm going

This is bad.

Why did you wait so long?

Didn't you notice?

So it's stomach cancer?

I can't do anything.

Listen, Shgo.

You're a good kid.

If I'll not be around,

you can still become someone, right?

This is just some minor illness,

I will not loose against it.

But if something happens to me,

I want you to become a good person,

you and Father.

Can't you say something, Shgo?

I'm sorry.

This is a foolish thing.

Don't worry, I'm not going to die.

Here's the medicine.

This will make you better.

Shgo, get some water.

What's wrong?

Do you feel bad?

Good morning.

Today is hot, eh?

Hayashi-san.

This is what I was talking about.

Sorry for being so late.

That's very good.

Here's what I owe you from before,

and for this time.

You did very well.

It's dusty this time of year.

Mirrors get dirty quick.

It's good to sell cleaning product.

That's right.

I wish everyone worked like you did.

Well, things are different for me.

How is your wife? And your son?

Well, it's not clear.

She's in bed all the time,

and nothing seems to help.

That's terrible.

The doctor isn't encouraging,

but I intend to have her cured

one way or another.

Whatever I have to do.

Well, take care of her.

You're always so nice to me.

It's nothing really.

Do you have any laundry today?

Yes, please.

- Go take the laundry.

- Yes.

- Where is the laundry?

- Right here.

I don't know what to say,

I wish I feel better to thank you.

Well, when you get better,

you can do laundry for us.

Thank you for the food yesterday,

it was really good.

Did you have some?

I'm glad you liked it anyway.

Let's go, Yumiko.

- Take care of yourself.

- Thank you very much.

Mother,

Yumiko says she's going to summer camp.

Really?

That seems to be interesting

Shgo, eat before it gets cold.

Mother, the rice porridge today was good.

Really? Thank you.

Welcome back, Father.

How's mother feeling today?

She had double portion of food, today.

Is that right?

You had appetite today?

That's good.

What's with you today?

I think he wants something.

Something? What is it?

Summer camp.

I can go, right?

Can I, mum?

Shgo, sit down here.

I'd love to send you,

but you know your mother is sick.

Don't worry about me,

I can ask Mrs. Kanemura to help me

for a week or so.

It's all right. I won't go.

Good.

With that kind of attitude,

your mother will get better really soon.

And then, you can go anywhere.

Right?

It's not the right time,

but he was really looking forward

to it.

Morning. It's been a long time.

Are these your wife's plants?

This is actually a way

to get more business.

Do you want one?

I'm fine. I'll polish your mirror, first.

- No need for that.

- I insist.

You're so cheerful, as usual.

I really envy you!

Me? Cheerful?

Not at all.

I just do what I have to do

for my work.

- Some pretty words...

- Really, I'm serious.

How's your wife?

She's still the same.

That's no good.

But a mother has to take care

of her children,

no matter what happens.

You might feel depressed,

you couldn't do anything for your wife.

I do understand how you feel,

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